Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7024
Title: Rec Leis Placement
Long Title: Rec Leis Placement
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Students undertake a 5 week period of work placement in a chosen sector of the Recreation and Leisure Management industry.The module is designed to enable students to practically apply knowledge and skills acquired in their undergraduate studies to date. The placement experience will be supported by a member of academic staff from MTU in conjunction with a supervisor and workplace mentor.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply relevant knowledge, skills and experiences acquired in programme studies to the workplace setting
LO2 Show initiative and leadership skills whilst working alone and as part of a team
LO3 Justify informed decision making in relation to academic module choice and professional development
LO4 Reflect upon and analyse the programme-based learning acquired to date during placement
LO5 Evaluate the achievement of personal and professional learning goals constructed prior to placement
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Application of Learning to the Workplace
Application of knowledge and competencies in the areas of coaching, exercise instruction, health and business to industry.
Personal Development and Initiative
Analysis of personal strengths and weaknesses. Achieving personal learning goals. Undertaking individual responsibility for certain tasks.
Reflective learning
Reflective Journal. Identify personal competencies. Transferable skills. Personal development.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Assessment of 'on the job' performance during a site visit by an institute staff member in conjunction with a workplace mentor
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Assessment based on feedback from workplace mentor
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Reflective Journal
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Placement preparation, visit and assessment Every Week 0.20 0.200000002980232
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Apply theory to practice Every Week 6.80 6.80000019073486
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.20
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Apply theory to practice Every Week 6.80 6.80000019073486
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Placement preparation, visit and assessment Every Week 0.20 0.200000002980232
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.20
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Department of Sport, Leisure and Childhood Studies, Recreation and Leisure Placement Handbook.
  • Barbara Bassot. (2013), The Reflective Journal, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137324719].
  • Christine Fanthome. (2014), Work Placements- A survival Guide for Students, Palgrave Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 9781403934345].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • CIT Press. (2011), Work Placements in Third Level programmes, [ISBN: 906953072].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 6 Group Elective 2
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 6 Mandatory